Originally cultivated by Native Americans around 3,000 B.C., sunflower is a native North American plant that has become a worldwide favorite, valued for its beauty as well as its numerous uses, ...

The sunflower has a rich history as a North American native plant. Records show that as early as 3000 B.C., Native Americans cultivated sunflowers as food and pressed seeds to make oil. Although still ...

Few flowers are as cheerful as sunflowers. With bright golden-yellow petals and stems as tall as 15 feet, sunflowers are stunning additions to any garden or yard. If you're wondering how long it takes ...

Sunflowers have a way of making gardens brighter and happier. They make beautiful and summery cut flowers for vases and bouquets. Sunflowers are also an excellent source of food for the wildlife in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Growing sunflowers from seeds can seem intimidating to novice and seasoned gardeners alike. Many ...

If you're looking for a colorful flower to add to your yard that is fairly easy to maintain, a sunflower garden is a great option for you. Even though the flower is great for beginning gardeners, ...

Would you believe me if I told you that sunflowers are among the most interesting flowers in my cutting garden right now? Thanks to advancements in breeding, sunflowers are now available in an array ...

Sunflowers are obviously sun-loving plants and they don’t do well in the cold, so you’ll want to start prepping the soil for planting well after the temperature has stayed above 50 degrees during both ...

Question: We would like to grow tall sunflowers. What varieties grow well here and what care is needed? Answer: Many sunflower varieties are available to grow 10 to 12 feet tall. Some claim to grow ...

Sunny, strong and simple to grow: No wonder 2021 is the year of the sunflower. These cheerful plants brighten Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings. They make the best all-around seed for small birds (and ...

Companion planting is a clever way to get plants to work together to protect each other from pests and diseases and create a more ideal growing environment. While you might typically think of ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Alan Koelling runs a business called “Simply Sunflower”, and he grows sunflowers near Ord to produce cooking oil. Koelling says when it comes to growing sunflowers, he starts ...